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z's playa · May 10, 2005

Yes it is the same in Canada where I'm from anyways.

Z

carolyn69 · May 10, 2005

The math quizzes we have to submit to every semester require that you get 100% or you can't proceed to the next semester. BUT you can take the test as many times as you want before the end of the semester (different tests but all the same level of difficulty), and it's pretty basic math. Everyone fears the unknown, I certainly did before I got accepted and it's not so bad at all, especially because I enjoy it so much.

Fiona59 · May 10, 2005

Yes, we had a minimum of 70% on most courses to pass. We started off with 72 students and by third semester we were down to 38 (and that included people who had to redo a semester).

People find out they don't want to do personal care, didn't realize what was involved in the course work/practicums, don't like the hours, didn't realize the studying involved, or have personal problems. Some just weren't mature enough to do the course and treated it like a follow on to Grade 12....

markjrn · May 10, 2005

I have been reading the posts from American nursing students, and while I know it will be tough either way, it just seems like it is so much more difficult for Americans?
One post the person said the dean stated "half of you won't get through your prereq's" and another said that on one of their med calculation tests they had to get a certain mark- and if they didn't they only had one more chance or they were out.
Is it the same in Canada? Because I really haven't gotten that impression- even though it is obviously difficult. No wonder there is a nursing shortage. It makes me nervous just thinking about it- but at least I know what I am going to have to deal with.

When I applied to the nursing program, there were over 900 applicants for 60 seats. Less than 1/2 of the students completed the program. When it came to med calc tests, the first one we were allowed to get 90%, the second one, we were required to get 100%.

I'm not sure what you think us Canadians do up here. Do you think we're inferior? I'm sorry, but I can't help being a little offended here.

ETA: To get into the BSN program, it was normal for a student to have a degree going in. At that time, they required a "minimum" of 1 year "pre-nursing", but that wasn't realistic. I got a breakdown of admissions from the University, and some students had up to 7 years of "pre-nursing" just to get accepted.

fergus51 · May 10, 2005

She's from Canada, so I doubt she thinks we're inferior. I have to say, I also don't know why so many people make it sound like you need to be a genius to get through nrusing school. Most of my class did make it through even though the competition for admission was pretty fierce. Some things are hard, but if you're commited to it and reasonably intelligent, you should do fine.

z's playa · May 10, 2005

When I applied to the nursing program, there were over 900 applicants for 60 seats. Less than 1/2 of the students completed the program. When it came to med calc tests, the first one we were allowed to get 90%, the second one, we were required to get 100%.
I'm not sure what you think us Canadians do up here. Do you think we're inferior? I'm sorry, but I can't help being a little offended here.
ETA: To get into the BSN program, it was normal for a student to have a degree going in. At that time, they required a "minimum" of 1 year "pre-nursing", but that wasn't realistic. I got a breakdown of admissions from the University, and some students had up to 7 years of "pre-nursing" just to get accepted.

I'm not sure what you think us Canadians do up here.

Didn't you know?......we hunt buffalo and fish all day in the snow and ice we get 365 days out of the year !!. :rotfl: :rotfl:

Just kidding...I'm sure the OP meant well. :)

Z

markjrn · May 10, 2005

She's from Canada, so I doubt she thinks we're inferior. I have to say, I also don't know why so many people make it sound like you need to be a genius to get through nrusing school. Most of my class did make it through even though the competition for admission was pretty fierce. Some things are hard, but if you're commited to it and reasonably intelligent, you should do fine.

Oh, she's from Canada? Ok. lol I must just be in a rotten mood.

You know, I didn't really find nursing school hard - you just have to do your work.

markjrn · May 10, 2005

I'm not sure what you think us Canadians do up here.
Didn't you know?......we hunt buffalo and fish all day in the snow and ice we get 365 days out of the year !!. :rotfl: :rotfl:
Just kidding...I'm sure the OP meant well. :)
Z

LOL

Yeah, I think I'm just cranky today. lol

Don't forget the igloos! I just built a new one. :)

loriangel14, RN · May 11, 2005

I agree that a lot of what gets you through comes down to commitment and just trying. Also....come to class, do your readings, pay attention, don't do major assignments last minute, use the APA guidelines to cite and reference, and study.

It's funny how much things differ in other areas. I am in a part time rpn course and it almost didn't go because there weren't enough people. No waiting list here. We are almost half way through and have gone from about 29 girls to 22. The pass mark is 50 but you have to have a 60 average overall. We had math quizzes that we did on line and we had to get perfect in all 6. We also do terminology quizzes online and they are a 70% pass mark.

Time to go and feed the sled dogs.....:)

Cherry2 · May 11, 2005

HAHAHAHA OMG- I am dying laughing! I never realized how my post sounded!!

YES i am Canadian- so no I don't think we are inferior (or ride dog sleds and live in igloos)

I just wanted to know because it seems that Americans have it harder to even get into the schools- and they need way higher grades to pass.. but I wasn't sure.

OMG- you made my day....

When I applied to the nursing program, there were over 900 applicants for 60 seats. Less than 1/2 of the students completed the program. When it came to med calc tests, the first one we were allowed to get 90%, the second one, we were required to get 100%.
I'm not sure what you think us Canadians do up here. Do you think we're inferior? I'm sorry, but I can't help being a little offended here.
ETA: To get into the BSN program, it was normal for a student to have a degree going in. At that time, they required a "minimum" of 1 year "pre-nursing", but that wasn't realistic. I got a breakdown of admissions from the University, and some students had up to 7 years of "pre-nursing" just to get accepted.

markjrn · May 11, 2005

Time to go and feed the sled dogs.....

hehehe

Do you mind feeding mine while you're at it? :)